How to pass gas quickly after cesarean section?

For women who choose cesarean section, gastrointestinal motility will become very poor after giving birth, so most women after cesarean section will experience abdominal distension, which will make women who have just become mothers very uncomfortable. At this time, many ways to exhaust gas can be adopted, such as a reasonable diet, and getting out of bed and walking around appropriately, especially the following exhaust measures should be kept in mind.

How to pass gas quickly after cesarean section?

To allow the cesarean section to quickly expel gas, you can move appropriately

In order to restore intestinal peristalsis as soon as possible, 24 hours after the cesarean section, you can stand on the ground for a while or take a few light steps with the help of your family or nurse, and do this 3 to 4 times a day. Usually, when you get out of bed for the first time, you will experience low blood pressure, "black spots" and "dizziness", so you should pay special attention.

If your physical condition allows, get out of bed early and move more. If you really cannot stand, you can also move around in bed, such as turning over more often. This will not only help with exhaust, but also prevent adhesion of internal organs.

Massage the abdomen to quickly expel gas after cesarean section

The husband or other family members of the mother can gently massage her abdomen while she is resting in bed. The method is to massage from the upper abdomen downwards, once every 2 to 3 hours, each time for 10 to 20 minutes. This not only promotes intestinal peristalsis, but also helps the uterus and vagina to discharge residual blood.

Related drugs can be used to quickly expel gas during caesarean section

Under the guidance of a doctor, abdominal bloating can be improved by taking oral drugs that promote intestinal motility, and suppositories or enemas can be used if necessary. However, because this is quite tiring for new mothers after childbirth and may affect the internal environment of the body, it is not recommended for new mothers to use it unless necessary.

Foot massage can be performed to quickly expel gas after caesarean section

Specific method of foot massage: Put about 5000ml of 40-45℃ water in a wooden foot massage basin, and the water level should generally be enough to cover the ankles. The mother takes a semi-sitting position, puts a rubber sheet at the end of the bed, places a wooden basin on the rubber sheet, soaks both feet in the basin, and washes them while soaking for 20 minutes, keeping the water temperature at 40-45℃. After soaking, dry your feet, wrap them with a dry towel to keep them warm, apply massage cream, and massage.

Specific massage methods: Use the thumbs to massage the stomach reflex area of ​​both feet for 5 minutes; use the thenar eminence to massage the small intestine reflex area of ​​both feet for 3-5 minutes; use the thumbs to push the ascending colon reflex area of ​​the right foot from bottom to top for 3-5 minutes; use the thumbs to push the transverse colon reflex area of ​​the right foot from outside to inside for 3-5 minutes; use the thumbs to push the transverse colon reflex area of ​​the left foot from inside to outside for 3-5 minutes; use the thumbs to push the descending colon reflex area of ​​the left foot from top to bottom for 3-5 minutes; use the index finger single hook method to press the rectum and anus reflex areas from outside to inside for 5 minutes. Repeat the above steps once a day for 3-5 consecutive days.